Jane and Joe Are Experiencing a Strain with Their Family

question 21

Multiple Choice

Jane and Joe are experiencing a strain with their family relationship after running their family business for five years.Which issue might be the most likely underlying cause of the tension?

• A)Jane is the CEO while her husband is the CPA.
• B)Joe started the business but has stepped down from the CEO position.
• C)Jane and Joe's roles have not been carefully defined as the business has grown.
• D)Their difference of opinions about a business matter is spilling over into their family time.

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